17 h. ago You need two documents to take common drug on holiday this year

Experts warn your medication could be confiscated and you could be held by the authorities

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38 h. ago Five common medications that could cause problems in the UK heatwave

As the UK is set to sizzle in a heatwave this weekend, a pharmacist has warned that there are five common medications that could cause problems in the hot weather

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38 h. ago Can you take ibuprofen with other medications? Expert warns against taking these five tablets with ibuprofen

Mixing certain medications with ibuprofen can be dangerous 💊

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38 h. ago Can you take ibuprofen with other medications? Warning over five prescriptions you should never mix

Mixing certain medications with ibuprofen can be dangerous 💊

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3 d. ago Brits on five common medications warned to stay indoors during June heatwave

As the UK continues to bask in the sunny weather, a warning has been issued to individuals on five different types of medication - urging them to take extra precautions

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3 d. ago Warning to those on five common medications as Scots to face piping temperatures

Hot weather this week may cause extra risk to those taking these five common medicines.

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6 d. ago ‘This is not a matter of opinion:’ State AGs instruct hospitals to continue providing emergency abortions despite state law

The 21 attorneys general issued the warning after the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rescinded guidance to hospitals about how to follow federal law on emergency reproductive care

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6 d. ago Common medicines could be depleting vital nutrients, experts warn

With nearly a billion prescriptions issued annually in England , and almost half the population taking medication regularly, mounting evidence suggests that many of the UK’s most frequently prescribed drugs may interfere with the body’s ability to absorb, utilise, or retain essential vitamins and minerals - potentially causing side effects and negatively impacting health

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6 d. ago Patients dying of sepsis because medics too slow to spot it, warns NHS watchdog

Recognition remains an ‘urgent safety risk’ and relatives’ concerns are too often ignored, says Health Services Safety Investigations BodySepsis is causing thousands of deaths a year, a charity has said, as the NHS’s safety watchdog warned that doctors and nurses are too often slow to identify and treat it.“The recognition of sepsis remains an urgent and persistent safety risk”, despite previous reports highlighting the large number of deaths it causes when diagnosed too late, according to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Warning to cat and dog owners over deadly toxins in 'medicine'

The alert comes after pets have been left fighting for their lives

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8 d. ago Government issues urgent warning as pets poisoned with toxic medicine

Fake pet medicines contain dangerous chemicals that can trigger vomiting, seizures and potential death.

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8 d. ago Officials warn pet owners about toxic chemicals found in fake medicines

Alan Wall, from Preston, said it was ‘heartbreaking’ to see his cat Smokey suffer after being treated with counterfeit medicine.

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8 d. ago TV medic Dr Zoe warns against 'biggest wound care myth' that could lead to infection

The TV medic has urged Brits not to make this one common mistake when treating wounds

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9 d. ago Dr Amir Khan shares medical warning about sepsis as he lists symptoms to look for

NHS doctor Amir Khan is urging people to look out for seven warning signs and symptoms of sepsis as it's important to catch it and start treatment early to avoid serious complications

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1 week ago Unicef warns children could die of thirst in Gaza amid collapse of water systems

Fears grow of drought as well as hunger as medics report more killings by Israeli forces of Palestinians seeking aidMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe collapse of water systems in Gaza is threatening the territory with devastating drought as well as hunger, Unicef has warned, as medics reported that Israel had killed more desperate Palestinians seeking aid.On Friday at least 24 people waiting for aid were killed by Israeli fire in central Gaza, according to local health authorities, in addition to other deaths by airstrikes. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Can anything stop plans for 'death on the NHS'? After MPs vote to LEGALISE assisted dying peers are urged to block or alter 'unsafe' suicide law

The Commons backed allowing medics to help terminally ill people to die this afternoon despite warnings that the legislation is unsafe.

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1 week ago David Lynch’s belongings fetch $4.25m at auction, including scripts for unfinished film

Items ranged from video cameras and guitars to taxidermy deer heads, props from Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive – and the director’s personal coffee machinePersonal effects belonging to the film-maker David Lynch, who died in January, have fetched more than $4m at auction in Los Angeles, with the highest bid of $195,000 going to scripts for his unrealised film project Ronnie Rocket.Wednesday’s auction of almost 450 items included props from Lynch’s films, personal items such as video cameras and music equipment, his director’s chair, two taxidermy deer heads, his 35mm print of his debut feature Eraserhead – and his beloved La Marzocco GS/3 home espresso machine, which fetched $45,500 and presumably produces a damn fine cup of coffee. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Top medics issue urgent warning over heart drug taken by millions

The twice-daily pill is given to people with acute coronary syndrome -a sudden reduction of blood to the heart-reducing the risk of deadly clots and strokes.

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1 week ago Doctor's warning as man suffers terrifying poisoning death after drinking from popular type of water bottle

Medics have warned people with a popular type of water bottle to avoid this key mistake following the death of a Taiwanese man who started experiencing health problems a year before seeking help.

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2 w. ago Warning to anyone taking antidepressants ahead of UK heatwave

As temperatures could soar to 33C, experts warn that certain medications could put Brits at risk of heat-related health issues

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